1544 Ponus Ridge Road

Closed 1/5/22
Closed 1/5/22
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Last Sold Price
$2,100,000
4 beds4,287 sqft$490/sqft
1544 Ponus Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

Description

Sited atop a sunny ridge on two lushly landscaped acres, this elegant Adirondack-style home was built as a mid-Century retreat. Expanded and modernized, it offers contemporary convenience and luxury while honoring the structure's rustic roots. The heart of the home is a breathtaking 2-story living roomwith a dramatic fieldstone fireplace, hand-pegged floors, massive cedar beams and windows that provide secluded views from every vantage. Pool, patios and gardens blend seamlessly to make every day...Sited atop a sunny ridge on two lushly landscaped acres, this elegant Adirondack-style home was built as a mid-Century retreat. Expanded and modernized, it offers contemporary convenience and luxury while honoring the structure's rustic roots. The heart of the home is a breathtaking 2-story living roomwith a dramatic fieldstone fireplace, hand-pegged floors, massive cedar beams and windows that provide secluded views from every vantage. Pool, patios and gardens blend seamlessly to make every day a getaway in this one-of-a-kind stunner that offers 4-season living at its best (Addition completed in 1986)
LISTING CLOSED: 01/05/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lisa Hawley • Brown Harris Stevens

Property Details for 1544 Ponus Ridge Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170414579
Days on Market
92
Taxes
$19,325 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Full, Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Storage
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial, Log
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes

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Median sold price

$2,495,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens, Lisa Hawley

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Julie Bauer; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Anika Charron

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Building Information for 1544 Ponus Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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Property Information for 1544 Ponus Ridge Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: North On Ponus Ridge To #1544
  • Elementary School: West
  • High School: Nchs
  • Latitude: 41.1617
  • Longitude: -73.53957
  • Middle Jr High School: Saxe
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Fee Amount: 0
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: 2020.0
  • Property Tax: $19,325
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, W/W Carpet, Stone, Other, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 1St Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Cedar Closet,Full Bath
  • Room Length: 42.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD72D7215C366A39E0531401100A7DE3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD72D7215C366A39E0531401100A7DE3
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Crushed Stone
  • Exclusions: LR/DR window treatments;MBR sconces;weather vane; LR/DR chandeliers; Mast Bath lit mirror; Inv Fen Cont panel; kit blackboard/coatrack; antique pegs
  • Exterior Siding: Brick, Logs, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 9588
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4287
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Fence - Rail, Fence - Stone, Fence - Wood
  • Parcel Number: 184365
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4287.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4287.0
  • Zoning: 2ACRES
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Equipment Included: Cable TV Conn, Washer, Self Clean Oven, Security System, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Ceiling Fan
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 1544 Ponus Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1494376997

$2,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1494376997

$2,100,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1544 Ponus Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$812,000Additions$563,640Total$1,375,640
Tax Record2025$22,959 ($1,913 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,287 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,287 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,716 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954Zoning2ACCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNCAN M:0027 B:024 L:00008

Schools near 1544 Ponus Ridge Road

This home is within New Canaan School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West School
Public - PK to 4
Saxe Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
New Canaan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West School
PublicPK to 4

Saxe Middle School
Public5 to 8

New Canaan High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 1544 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,100,000
4
4,287
87,120
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